1940s Makeup Tutorial

Written by on September 29, 2011 in Beauty, Makeup - 10 Comments
PF Makeup Blast from the past

Women in the ’40s (sometimes called dames and broads) donned a rather simple, yet ultra glamorous look that we can’t help but want to copy. Bold lips, darkened eyebrows and a matte foundation are the key ingredients to recreating this vintage look. Be sure to apply multiple layers of mascara, intensify your eyes with bold liner and remember that the brows should be penciled in for extra definition. Complete the look with a cherry red lip.

1. Matte Skin:
Primer-Anti Shine by Smashbox
Foundation- Matte Foundation by Bare Escentuals
2. Well Defined Arched Eyebrows:
Brush- 266 Angle Brush by MAC
Brush- Brow Brush #12 by Smashbox
Brow Color- Brow Tech Trio by Smashbox
3. Matte Red Lip Stick:
Lip Primer- Lip Plump by Benefit
Ruby Woo Matte lipstick by MAC


Photography & Tutorial: Priscilla Francine

  • http://treatursweet.blogspot.com TreaturSweet

    Wouldn’t it be nice to have perfect red lips like that. Love the make-up!

  • http://www.madeupbyma.blogspot.com Mary Ann

    The dark ladylike hair(do) tops it off… ahhh to not be blonde for a day!

  • http://www.myheartistry.com Arleene Taylor

    Pretty lady! You know I love me some retro beauty! It’s my favorite kind :)

  • http://fashionclub.com/fashion/chicstreet/dress-for-less/ Dress for Less

    I have always loved the 40′s era and if I could pull off that makeup and those gorgeous lips I would! Homecoming or no homecoming, that is a GREAT look! I will have to pass this article along to my FIDM fashion club peeps for homecoming this year :)

  • Heather

    Really nice look but it’s more suited to the 50′s than the 40′s Cat’s eye make-up didn’t become main-stream until the 1950′s

  • lol

    you look like a tranny lol

  • Courtney Hartmann

    Very pretty. I like that you include the products used too. If you love beauty, then you’ll love checking out all the Trends over at Taaz.com and you can problem submit something we can learn from too!

  • Courtney Hartmann

    *probably

  • Tamaterbmd

    Looks like Marylin Monroe! I guess she was a little later, though… :D

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/CPAYEFHFFNHXFX2RWVYGLS63I4 Maggie Mizar

    This is so awesome!  I love it!  Thank you so much for sharing.  Take a peek at my place at http://www.borntobeblonde.com

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